I have tried a fair few underwater scooters over the years, and most of them suffer from the same problem: they are either powerful and heavy, or light and useless. The Sublue Mix is the first one I genuinely throw in my bag without thinking twice — it weighs about 3.5kg and still pulls me along happily under the surface. This is my honest, hands-on Sublue Mix review for 2026.
The Sublue Mix is a compact, dual-motor underwater scooter (also called a sea scooter or diving scooter) designed to tow you through the water while snorkeling, freediving, or scuba diving. It is rated to a depth of 40 m (131 ft), weighs roughly 3.5 kg, and uses a shrouded twin-propeller design so your fingers and hair stay well away from the blades. There are two trims: the Mix 2026 (two speeds, longer runtime) and the Mix Classic (single speed).
Sublue says the Mix family has surpassed 150,000+ units sold, and the product page currently shows a rating built on 341 reviews — so this is far from an obscure gadget.
If you fly to dive spots and hate lugging heavy gear, the ~3.5kg weight and removable buoyancy tank make this an easy carry. This is the scooter's sweet spot.
It has a built-in action-camera mount, so GoPro-style hands-free footage while you are being towed is straightforward.
The shrouded propeller and anti-loss strap make it relatively beginner-friendly. Note the recommended age is 14+, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
With a 40 m depth limit and modest top speed, technical divers who need long-range DPVs will find this too light. It is a leisure tool, not an expedition workhorse.
Top speed is around 1.5–1.6 m/s (roughly 5.8 km/h). It is steady and relaxing, not adrenaline-pumping.
The Mix 2026 offers two speed settings and a top speed of about 1.6 m/s (5.8 km/h); the Mix Classic is single-speed at about 1.5 m/s. The twin-motor setup gives smooth, balanced pull rather than a jerky surge.
Runtime is up to 45 minutes on the Mix 2026 (around 30 minutes on the Classic), and an optional extra battery is available if you want to extend a session. The battery includes overcharge, overheat, and short-circuit protection, and the product carries UL, FCC, CE, and UN38.3 certifications.
It is rated to 40 m (131 ft) and includes a removable buoyancy tank so you can fine-tune whether it floats or sinks — handy for both surface snorkeling and deeper dives.
The shrouded propeller protects against contact, an anti-loss wrist strap keeps it tethered to you, and the whole thing is compact enough to one-hand. These details matter a lot when you are using a powered device underwater.
Important honesty note: the Sublue store localized pricing to my region and displayed it in Vietnamese đồng, not US dollars. At the time of writing it showed roughly 10.654.000₫ on sale (regular 13.324.000₫, a saving of about 2.670.000₫), with limited stock noted ("only a few left" and 1–2 day delivery). Variants with the extra battery pushed the price higher. Because this is region-localized and changes by location and promotion, I am not going to invent a USD figure — check the live price for your own country using the link below.
Pros: Genuinely light (~3.5kg) and travel-friendly; dual-motor smooth pull; up to 45 min runtime with optional spare battery; 40m depth rating; shrouded prop and anti-loss strap for safety; action-camera mount; certified battery (UL/FCC/CE/UN38.3); strong sales track record.
Cons: Top speed is leisurely, not thrilling; 40m limit rules out technical/deep diving; region-localized pricing makes cross-border comparison awkward; stock can be tight; minors need adult supervision.
Sublue's heavier WhiteShark/Navbow line pushes higher speeds and bigger pull, but those models are noticeably heavier and bulkier to travel with. The Mix trades raw power for portability — if your priority is throwing it in a carry-on and snorkeling reefs, the Mix wins; if you want maximum speed and do not care about weight, look at the larger models.
For me, yes — with clear expectations. The Sublue Mix is the underwater scooter I actually use, because it is light enough to bring and safe enough to hand to a friend. It will not win a drag race and it is not for deep technical diving, but as a portable, well-built leisure scooter for snorkeling, freediving, and underwater filming, it nails its brief. If portability is your top priority, it is an easy recommendation.
This is a powered device used in open water. Always swim within your ability, never use it alone, keep the anti-loss strap attached, respect the 40m depth rating, and follow the 14+ age guidance with adult supervision for younger users. Charge and store the battery per the manual.
It is rated to 40 meters (131 feet).
Up to about 45 minutes on the Mix 2026 and around 30 minutes on the Mix Classic. An optional extra battery is available.
Around 1.6 m/s (about 5.8 km/h) for the Mix 2026 and roughly 1.5 m/s for the Classic.
About 3.5 kg, which is what makes it so travel-friendly.
The recommended age is 14+, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. The shrouded propeller and anti-loss strap add safety, but adult supervision is essential.
You can check the latest price, stock, and region-specific options here: View the Sublue Mix on the official Sublue store 👉
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